Suryakumar Yadav becomes 2nd Indian in cricket history to....
Published - 29 Oct 2025, 05:19 PM | Updated - 29 Oct 2025, 05:24 PM
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India National Cricket Team captain Suryakumar Yadav set the stage on fire in Canberra with yet another explosive display of power hitting in the first game of the ongoing five-match T20I series against Australia on Wednesday (October 29).
During the first T20I against Australia, Suryakumar Yadav smashed his way into the record books by becoming only the second Indian player after Rohit Sharma and the fifth player in the world to hit more than 150 sixes in T20 International cricket.
Suryakumar Yadav joins elite 150-sixes club
The milestone moment came in classic Suryakumar style—a booming slog over the boundary off Nathan Ellis in the 10th over that left the crowd roaring.
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The Indian captain didn’t stop there, as he continued to dominate the Australian attack, hammering Ellis for two fours and a massive six in consecutive deliveries, and proved why he’s one of the most dangerous batters in the world.
Players with 150+ sixes in T20 Internationals:
205: Rohit Sharma
187: Muhammad Waseem
173: Martin Guptill
172: Jos Buttler
150: Suryakumar Yadav *
Rain steals the show in Canberra T20I
Meanwhile, rain played spoilsport in Canberra as the five-match T20I series opener between India and Australia ended in disappointment, just when the game was heating up. India looked in full control before the weather turned their momentum upside down.
The visitors made a bright start, with Abhishek Sharma striking early boundaries to give India quick runs before falling for 19. His short but lively innings set the tone. After the first rain break, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav took charge, putting on a breathtaking 62-run partnership in only 35 balls.
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Suryakumar was in his element, smashing boundaries with ease and finding gaps all over the park, while Gill played the perfect supporting role. India raced to 97 for 1 in just 9.4 overs, looking ready for a massive total before the skies opened up again in Canberra.
Despite several inspections and some hope from the crowd, the rain refused to stop, forcing the umpires to call off the match in Canberra. It was heartbreaking for fans who had expected a thriller between the top two teams. Now, the action will shift to Melbourne for the second T20I on October 31.
Suryakumar Yadav silences critics after lean patch with explosive knock in Canberra
Meanwhile, before his stunning knock of 39* off 24 balls in Canberra, Suryakumar Yadav was going through a tough phase with the bat. Suryakumar, known for his explosive 360-degree stroke play, has struggled to find his rhythm recently.
During the Asia Cup 2025, the Indian captain managed only 72 runs in six innings, averaging just 18. However, he led India to the title in the UAE. His unorthodox shots—the scoops, paddles, and upper cuts—that once made him unstoppable haven’t brought the same success lately.
Overall, 2025 has been a quiet year for the star batter. In 11 innings, he has scored just 100 runs at an average of 11, far below his usual standards. His numbers as captain have also dipped—he averages 25.2 in 29 games while leading the side, compared to a strong 43.4 in 61 matches when playing purely as a batter.
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